Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during her visit to Rangpur today (August 2), inaugurated 27 newly constructed development schemes in the district.

Besides, she also laid foundation stones for five others including Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre at a cost of over TK 2000 crore.

The premier launched the development projects at a grand rally at the Rangpur Zilla School ground this afternoon.

The projects under different ministries, divisions and Rangpur City Corporation are expected to contribute to the socio-economic uplift of the region and to the national economy.

The projects which foundation stone were laid are: the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, Rangpur Regional office of Bangladesh Public Service Commission Secretariat, Bitac Centre of Rangpur district, women hostel for Rangpur Medical College and regional office of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA).

The premier opened five development programmes under Youth and Sports Ministry. These are- Sheikh Russell Media Centre, Sheikh Russell Indoor Stadium, Sheikh Russell Swimming Pool, Rangpur Palichara Stadium and Divisional Women Sports Complex.

BDST: 1656 HRS, AUGUST 02, 2023
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